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Cubs sent RHP Lendy Castillo outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Castillo was designated for assignment by Chicago in late January and made it through waivers unclaimed. The 23-year-old right-hander will serve as organizational relief depth for the Cubs again this season. Tue, Feb 5, 2013 05:18:00 PM

The Cubs finally made the signing of Carlos Villanueva official on Saturday, and Castillo was the casualty on the 40-man roster. The 23-year-old posted a 7.88 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and 13/12 K/BB ratio over 16 innings with the Cubs in 2012, but has a live arm and shouldn't have difficulty finding another team willing to give him a chance. Sat, Jan 26, 2013 05:28:00 PM

Cubs activated RHP Lendy Castillo from the 15-day disabled list.

Castillo, a Rule 5 pick last December, has been out since early May with a left groin strain. As long as he can hold down a roster spot over the next two weeks, he won't be offered back to the Phillies. Sat, Aug 11, 2012 01:21:00 PM

The Cubs are expected to activate Lendy Castillo (groin) from the disabled list Saturday.

A Rule 5 pick, Castillo has been out since early May with a left groin strain. He held a 7.04 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 7 2/3 innings before the injury. Fri, Aug 10, 2012 02:07:00 PM

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The Cubs finally made the signing of Carlos Villanueva official on Saturday, and Castillo was the casualty on the 40-man roster. The 23-year-old posted a 7.88 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and 13/12 K/BB ratio over 16 innings with the Cubs in 2012, but has a live arm and shouldn't have difficulty finding another team willing to give him a chance.

Castillo, a Rule 5 pick last December, has been out since early May with a left groin strain. As long as he can hold down a roster spot over the next two weeks, he won't be offered back to the Phillies.

Lendy Castillo (groin) threw four innings Friday for the Cubs' Rookie League affiliate.

This is the first update we've had on Castillo since he was placed on the disabled list in early May. As a Rule 5 pick, the Cubs will need to decide whether to add him to the active roster or offer him back to the Phillies when he completes his rehab assignment.

Lendy Castillo has been diagnosed with a moderate groin strain and may be placed on the disabled list.

The Cubs have flown in Scott Maine just in case Castillo's groin shows no improvement over the next several hours. The Rule 5 Draft pick has posted a rough 7.04 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 7 2/3 innings this season.

Cubs selected RHP Lendy Castillo from the Phillies in the Rule 5 draft.

Castillo is a former shortstop that's only been pitching for two years. As you might suspect, he has plenty of arm strength, but his secondary pitches need some work. He spent all of 2011 in High-A, posting a 2.54 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 46/16 K/BB ratio over 46 innings. It might be a stretch to think he's ready for a major league roster spot, but the Cubs will try to hide him, as he does have upside.

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Miguel Montero (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee on Sunday.

He's missed the last few weeks with a sprained left thumb. David Ross and Kyle Schwarber have shared time behind the plate during his absence. Montero is only hitting .230 this year with 10 homers and 32 RBI.

Kris Bryant left Sunday's game against the Brewers with an apparent injury to his head/neck area.

Bryant injured himself on a head-first slide into second base. He was able to walk off the field under his own power and looked to be OK, so perhaps the Cubs were just being cautious here. They should offer more on the third baseman's status later Sunday.

Tsuyoshi Wada (shoulder) gave up four runs over four innings Monday in a minor league rehab start with Double-A Tennessee.

Wada, out since June 22 with inflammation in his left deltoid muscle, allowed eight hits (including two home runs) while striking out five. It's unclear what the next step will be. Clayton Richard is currently serving as the Cubs' fifth starter.

Turner was on a rehab assignment from a mild flexor strain in the elbow but a flare-up caused him to halt his progress. The Cubs have no timetable for his return to the mound and, obviously, for his eventual return to Wrigley.

Zac Rosscup (shoulder) is shifting his minor league rehab assignment to Double-A Tennessee.

Rosscup made two dominant appearances in the rookie-level Arizona League and has now moved one step closer to returning to the Cubs' bullpen. If he's truly back to full health, the 27-year-old can be a weapon in left-handed relief for Chicago down the stretch.